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The newest Android handset on the block has been receiving positive reviews from nearly everyone that touches it. The Droid Incredible has kicked off the summer of Android and takes the fight right to its competitors. Verizon has a winner on its hands. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://www.cnet.com/8301-19736_1-10473553-251.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Android Atlas/a/p
If you’re on Telus and you’ve been longingly waiting for your turn to jump onto the Android 2.1 bandwagon, that time is now. However, you’re going to have to take a few steps to get aboard, as this update is not coming OTA. According to MobileSyrup, where you can find the full update instructions, you’ll need to hit Motorola’s site directly, accept an agreement, then download a software updater to your PC. After that you’ll get a taste of multitouch in Maps, a new Facebook widget to clutter your desktop, and the option to enable up to nine homescreens — something you can gloat about to your Droid-owning neighbors to the south. We’re still making do with just 3.
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Telus Milestone users finally get a taste of Android 2.1’s custard filling originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Images and specs for a new Windows Phone 7 device from Dell leak out onto the Web. Read more details about the flashy Dell Lightning here. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20003150-85.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Dialed In/a/p
And here you were, stylin’ in your Juice Pack Air, thinking you were the king of the charging iPhone case hill with the sleekest hardware money can buy… but guess what? Life isn’t fair, and MiLi intends to prove it by undercutting Mophie’s solution by right around a twentieth of an inch of thickness. It’s still packing 1200mAh of power — the same that the Juice Pack Air offers — which MiLi claims should be enough to just about double your run time. It’s available now in a choice of eight scintillating color combos for £47.99 (about $74).
MiLi’s Powerskin claims coveted ‘thinnest iPhone battery case’ title originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Feelings about the leaked HP Slate notwithstanding, the company’s already considering its tablet PC successors — and if The New York Times‘ sources are right, they may be of Android and Linux varieties. Where the forthcoming HP Slate is, erm, slated to run Windows 7, The Grey Lady reported last week that a six-inch Android tablet was also on the way. Now, a prominent magazine editor reportedly tells the paper a Linux version may also be in development. For its part, HP isn’t denying the claims. “I’m certain that we will be announcing new Slates in the future as they are a very interesting area for us,” said media relations director Marlene Somsak, whose only added caveat was that HP isn’t currently announcing an Android slate.
HP takes chisel in hand, mulls over Android and Linux slates originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
A recent patent by Panasonic revealed that the company appears to be working on an adapter that’ll allow phase-detection AF in Micro Four Thirds cameras.
If you’re a Pre or Pre Plus owner who has been watching longingly as we’ve covered the recent spread of overclocking hacks for the thing, but didn’t quite feel up to wading through page after page of forum discussions to figure out just how to apply them, the process just got a easier. Like, a whole lot easier. Super PreKernel enables you to go to 550, 600, 720, and even 800MHz with just a single tap. And, when it’s time to put on those fake glasses and play Clark Kent, you can drop back down to 500MHz just as easily. It’s all thanks to a number of Palm-loving hackers who have put together a truly moving video demonstration of the whole process that’s embedded below. We encourage you to enjoy it now, because the selection of copyrighted musical accompaniment for the clip will probably result in it surviving about as long as a bottle of Superman’s chosen hair product.
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Super PreKernel is the one-touch way to make your Pre or Pre Plus fly (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
The 3.1 channel HT-CT350 and HT-CT150 soundbars a) don’t require special glasses to use and b) look fairly flat to us, but — along with the 1,000 watt HT-SF470 5.1 surround system — but the magic is in their HDMI repeaters (three inputs, one output) capable of 3D and standby passthrough just like Sony’s latest higher end equipment. The 400 watt HT-CT350 steps it up by shipping with a mounting bracket that affixes it to bottom of select 40-inch (and up) 2010 BRAVIA HDTVs, while the 340 watt HT-CT150 attaches to select 32-inch sets. You’ll also find LPCM support via HDMI and BRAVIA Sync compatibility, and if you’re drinking the Kool-Aid, you can find the 40-inch CT350 on sale next month for $400, the 32-inch CT150 retailing for around $300 and the 5.1 SF470 hitting shops in June for $550.
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Sony magically adds third dimension to new soundbars, 5.1 sound system originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
As in any business, in the world of the smartphone there are winners and there are losers. Earlier this week Apple blew away market expectations and posted a $3 billion profit thanks largely to increased popularity of the iPhone. For the competition news is not so good, and while Nokia did manage to boost earnings per share 40 percent this year, it missed analyst expectations and, more importantly, is having to delay the release of Symbian^3 until sometime in the third quarter. The release was initially due in the first half of the year, then became a little more specific as a Q2 release. These factors have sent share prices dropping 12 percent and leaves Nokia fans waiting another few months for a taste of something fresh — not good when there are so many other delectable options up for the taking.
Nokia delays Symbian^3, investors not impressed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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